Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne means “Meat with Beans” in Spanish, and “Spicy Beef Stew” in Mexican. (Although most likely more Southern States than Mexican). “Chili” for short, was a staple growing up, comfort food and still is today. Serve with any toppings you prefer: grated cheese, 

Stir Fry – Beef, Chicken or Pork

Stir Fry – Beef, Chicken or Pork

Stir Fry has been part of Chinese cooking for centuries. Meat and vegetables are stirred or tossed in a small amount of oil while cooke3d at a high temperature in a wok. We love our Breville “the Hot Wok”. It heats up in a flash 

Fondue with Broth

Fondue with Broth

Many food discoveries have come out of necessity and that is certainly true with fondue. Isolated Swiss alpine villagers and travelling herders relied on cheese, bread and wine during the long winter months. Hard cheese was melted over an open fire mixed with wine and 

Roast of Beef with Red Wine Gravy – Gluten and Gluten Free

Roast of Beef with Red Wine Gravy – Gluten and Gluten Free

Sundays are perfect days for roasting something in the oven. This makes a wonderful roast and potatoes kind of meal or a Beef Dip. Surprisingly Beef Dip AKA: French Dip was invented in Los Angeles and not France. Phillipe’s is said to have invented the 

Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Viniagrette

Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Viniagrette

Romaine lettuce made its way from the Middle East to Greece and then to Italy and Western Europe, before making it across the Atlantic to North America. Nearly every good Steak House serves some version of a blue cheese and lettuce salad. The perfect pairing 

Kofta’s

Kofta’s

Kofta’s are a favourite Middle Eastern dish, made from ground meat and spices. We first tried Kofta’s during our diving trip to the Red Sea – Sharm el Sheik, Egypt. Egypt has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile River, and the Red Sea. Egyptian 

Tomato Caesar Salad

Tomato Caesar Salad

It’s tomato season and we’ve had a bumper crop this year!  Use any ripe tomatoes you can find, mix, and match.  Grill some crusty baguette to mop up the lemony dressing.

Sushi

Sushi

Sushi is one of those meals that is just so much better picking up at your local favourite place or going in to sit down. We have tried to make it at home, the flavours are good but the presentation is indeed a true art. 

Beef Back Ribs

Beef Back Ribs

Beef Back Ribs are a different cut from Beef Short Ribs. The Beef Back Ribs are what’s left when Rib Eye Steaks and Roasts are removed, so taste very similar to steak. They benefit from a long marinade and slow roast or barbecue. We just 

Korean Beef Barbecue (Bulgogi)

Korean Beef Barbecue (Bulgogi)

This Korean Beef Barbecue is absolutely make again and again delicious. Simply put, it is seasoned beef and most often grilled, either on skewers or not; served with a side of rice and vegetables. For a light appetizer, place some beef and rice in a